
CelestialSwords 1.4.9
Celestial Swords v1.4.9 PREMIUM: Wield epic swords with unique abilities and stunning visuals!
โ๏ธ Astral Swords v1.4.9 โ PREMIUM Edition ๐
Transform your Minecraft experience with legendary weapons that bring magic, power, and stunning visuals to your world!
๐ Try Before You Buy!
New to Astral Swords? Start your journey with our freemium version available on Modrinth! Experience the core gameplay and discover what makes this plugin special before upgrading to Premium.
๐ Download Free Version on Modrinth
๐ What is Astral Swords?
Astral Swords is a premium Minecraft plugin that introduces 14 legendary weapons with unique abilities, stunning visual effects, and immersive gameplay mechanics. Each sword offers a distinct playstyle and spectacular abilities that will transform how you approach combat, exploration, and PvP.
Key Features:
- 14 Unique Legendary Swords with distinct abilities
- Custom Particle Effects for each weapon
- Configurable Keybinds for ability activation
- Global Crafting Announcements (optional)
- Anti-Duplication System
- Container Protection (swords can't be stored except in anvils)
- Admin Tools for server management
๐ฅ Sword Textures Showcase

Experience the stunning custom textures and visual effects of all 14 legendary weapons in action!
Note: There are currently some texture issues with Zephyr's Wrath and Guardian Blade that are being worked on.
โ๏ธ The Astral Arsenal
๐ Skyfall Blade
- Ability: Launch into the air and create explosive impactย
- Effect: High-altitude combat advantage
- Visual: Celestial particle trail
๐ Dragon's Wrath
- Ability: Unleash devastating dragon breath attack
- Effect: Area damage with fire resistance bypass
- Visual: Dragon breath particles
๐ก๏ธ Shadowbane
- Ability: Apply weakness debuff to nearby enemies
- Effect: Tactical advantage in group combat
- Visual: Dark shadow particles
โก Thunderstrike
- Ability: Call down lightning strikes
- Effect: Precise electrical damage
- Visual: Real lightning effects
โ ๏ธ Venom Edge
- Ability: Poison your enemies
- Effect: Damage over time
- Visual: Toxic green particles
๐ Eclipse Blade (Enhanced in v1.4.9)
- Ability: Complete invisibility (player, armor, held items) + blind enemies
- Effect: Perfect stealth gameplay
- Visual: Dark aura particles
โค๏ธ Soul Reaver
- Ability: Heal by absorbing enemy souls
- Effect: Sustain through combat
- Visual: Soul absorption effects
๐ฅ Phoenix Talon (Rebalanced)
- Ability: Shoot explosive fireballs
- Effect: Ranged fire damage (explosion power: 3.45f)
- Visual: Fiery spark particles
- Bonus: Removes fire resistance when unequipped
๐ Warden's Oath
- Ability: Sonic boom explosion
- Effect: Devastating area damage
- Visual: Sonic wave effects
๐ช๏ธ Windblade (NEW!)
- Ability: Lightning-fast forward dash
- Effect: Speed II when held
- Visual: Wind particle effects
๐ฅ Power House Sword (NEW!)
- Ability: Ground slam launching enemies skyward
- Effect: Crowd control and positioning
- Visual: Impact shockwave
๐ Zephyr's Wrath (NEW!)
- Ability: Launch wind charge projectiles + self-launch
- Effect: Aerial mobility and ranged attacks
- Visual: Cloud and firework bursts
๐ก๏ธ Guardian Blade (NEW!)
- Ability: Create protective water dome shield
- Effect: Blocks incoming attacks
- Visual: Bubble and splash effects
๐ฎ How to Use Astral Swords
Activation:
- Default: Press F key or your off-hand key
- Custom: Use
/aswords trigger
to set your preferred keybind - Requirements: Keybind must already be configured in Minecraft
Crafting:
- View all recipes:
/aswords recipes
or/aswords craftable
- Recipes displayed in clean GUI format
- Global announcements when swords are crafted (optional)
Commands:
/aswords recipes
- View available sword recipes/aswords give materials
- (Admin) Give custom crafting items/aswords trigger
- Change sword activation key/aswords reload
- Reload configuration/aswords swordannouncements
- Toggle crafting announcements/aswords craftable
- View unclaimed legendary blades/aswords announceplayername
- Toggle name display in announcements
๐ง Technical Improvements in v1.4.9
Protection Systems:
- Hopper Protection: Prevents hoppers from picking up Astral Swords
- Item Frame Protection: Blocks placement in item frames
- Duplication Fix: Patched cursor-item exploit
- Multi-Sword Prevention: Players can only hold one sword at a time
Performance:
- Optimized sword mechanics
- Fixed cooldown timers
- Resolved FaithBreak compatibility issues
- Enhanced tracking system prevents duplicates
๐จ Visual Experience
Each sword features custom particle effects that activate with abilities:
Eclipse Blade | Dark Aura โ๏ธ |
Phoenix Talon | Fiery Sparks ๐ฅ |
Zephyr's Wrath | Cloud & Firework Bursts ๐ |
Guardian Blade | Bubble & Splash Effects ๐ก๏ธ |
Thunderstrike | Real Lightning โก |
โ๏ธ Configuration & Customization
Full Config Control:
- Recipes: Enable/disable individual sword recipes
- Enchantments: Customize enchantment levels
- Abilities: Adjust cooldowns and effects
- Announcements: Control global notifications
- Keybinds: Player-customizable activation keys
Server-Friendly Features:
- Anti-Grief: Swords cannot be stored in containers (except anvils)
- Balance: Explosion powers carefully tuned
- Performance: Optimized for multiplayer environments
๐ FAQ
Q: How do I prevent swords from being stolen or stored?
A: Swords automatically cannot be placed in containers except anvils. They're also protected from hoppers and item frames, ensuring they stay with their intended owner.
Q: Are the abilities balanced for PvP servers?
A: Yes! Explosion powers and effects are carefully tuned for fair gameplay. Phoenix Talon's explosion power was specifically rebalanced from 5.571f to 3.45f for better PvP balance.
Q: Can I customize recipes and disable certain swords?
A: Absolutely! Full recipe customization is available through the configuration system. You can enable/disable individual sword recipes and adjust enchantment levels.
Q: Do sword abilities have cooldowns?
A: Yes, each sword has balanced cooldown timers that have been fixed and optimized in v1.4.9 to prevent spam and maintain fair gameplay & can be customized through the config.
Q: Can I change the activation key from F(off hand)?
A: Yes! Use /aswords trigger
to set any keybind you prefer (the keybind must already be configured in your Minecraft controls).
Q: Do I need any dependencies or additional plugins?
A: No external dependencies required! Astral Swords works as a standalone plugin.
Q: Can I see who crafted a sword when announcements are enabled?
A: This is configurable! Use /aswords announceplayername
to toggle whether player names are shown in crafting announcements.
Q: What's the difference between Premium and the free version?
A: Premium includes exclusive features like enhanced invisibility, custom trigger systems, advanced configuration options, priority support, and regular content updates with new swords and abilities.
Q: Do the visual effects impact server performance?
A: The plugin is optimized for multiplayer environments with performance improvements in v1.4.9. Particle effects are designed to be visually impressive while maintaining good performance.
๐ฎ Coming Soon
- ๐ Immersive Sound Effects (dragon roars, thunder cracks)
- ๐ฆ Custom Sound Pack for enhanced atmosphere
- Additional Legendary Weapons
- New Visual Effects
๐ฌ Support & Community
Found a bug or have suggestions? Join our Discord community:
- #๐กsuggestions - Share your ideas
- #๐bug-reports - Report issues
- #๐ฌgeneral - Community discussion
๐ Why Choose Astral Swords Premium?
- Regular Updates with new content
- Dedicated Support and bug fixes
- Exclusive Features not available in free version
- Performance Optimizations for larger servers
- Advanced Customization options
Ready to wield Astral power? Download Astral Swords Premium today and transform your Minecraft experience!